February 28 Family Newsletter
Good afternoon,
As we step into the month of March, we are excited for the wonderful happenings at Union Mill - our Staff vs. 6th grade volleyball game, first grade's 3 Piggy Opera, Kindergarten's Book Character Parade and Family Fitness! With spring on the horizon, our school community is buzzing with energy and enthusiasm for learning, growth and creativity - just ask our 3rd grade Bears about their edible soil!
As as reminder, Tuesday, March 5th is a student holiday due to many schools being used as polling centers. Our staff will be engaged in professional learning with one another to continue to support students and families at Union Mill.
Sincerely,
Dominic, Jaime and Scott
The UMES Admin Team
#UMESBetterTogether
Upcoming Dates
March 3rd - March 22nd - Family Engagement Survey
Tuesday, March 5th - Presidential Primary (Student Holiday)
Tuesday, March 12th - Making Meaning of Mathematics Parent Info. Session
Friday, March 22nd - Centreville/Robinson Spirit Day
Monday, March 25th - Friday, March 29th - FCPS Spring Break
Monday, April 1st and Tuesday, April 2nd - Teacher Workdays (Student Holidays)
Tuesday, April 2nd - Kindergarten Orientation (2:45 - 3:45 pm)
Kids Heart Challenge
THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge! We had a wonderful turnout on Thursday night and we were able to raise over $26,000 for the American Heart Association. The heart hero keychains are being sent home this week. The post-event prizes like the t-shirts, playground balls, and socks have been ordered and will arrive in about 3 weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Murray at jbmurray@fcps.edu. Thank you!
Walking Between Buses
As a reminder, when dropping students off in the morning or picking students up in the afternoon, please utilize sidewalks. Students and families should not be walking between busses as it creates a safety hazard. Thank you for your support to ensure a safe arrival and dismissal.
Black History Month
 During February Union Mill celebrated Black History Month in a wide variety of ways including highlighting books and leaders on the morning announcements, read alouds in classrooms and various displays around the Union Mill.
Family Engagement Survey
Fairfax County Public Schools will administer the third Family Engagement Survey from Sunday, March 3 - Friday, March 22. This survey will help the school division better recognize, understand, respect and address family strengths and needs in our school community. By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/guardians will be making their voices heard on important topics impacting their students' success.
Email invitations with unique survey links will be send directly from K12 Insight to all adults who are connected to a student in SIS. All responses are confidential and no personally identifiable information will be shared with school or district staff.
Making Meaning of Mathematics
All parents and guardians of students in grades 5 & 6 in the Centreville Pyramid are invited to a parent information session presented by FCPS Instructional Services on March 12th at 6:30pm at Bull Run Elementary about mathematics pathways in FCPS. This is a critical session to help parents think about their child’s future as they progress from elementary to middle school and finally into high school. Parents will also hear about ways to help ensure success for their child as they progress in mathematics.
WHAT: Parent Information Session about Math Pathways
WHO: Parents of Students in Grades 5 & 6
WHEN: March 12 at 6:30PM
WHERE: Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Hwy, Centreville, VA 20121
WHY: To promote understanding of math pathways (courses) in middle and
high school.
Centreville/Robinson Spirit Day
Friday, March 22nd is our next SCA Spirit Day. Show your support for Centreville High School by wearing black and blue or show your support for Robinson Secondary School by wearing blue and gold. Go Wildcats! Go Rams!
Best Selling Author Stuart Gibbs is coming to UMES April 15th!
Sponsored by the UMES PTA and the UMES Library - Stuart Gibbs will be presenting to 4th, 5th and 6th Graders on April 15th. Along with Mr. Gibbs' presentation, we are offering discounted copies of his newest book, "Evil Spy School the Graphic Novel" for $12. Mr. Gibbs will be signing the books. You can purchase a copy for your child by going to http://www.myschoolbucks.com and going to the School Store to pay with a credit card or sending in cash (exact change) or a check (payable to "UMES") for $12. Email Mrs. Schroder, school librarian, with any questions or if you did not get a flyer: amschroder@fpcs.edu
Save the date! Union Mill’s Kindergarten Orientation for rising Kindergarteners is right around the corner! Join us on Tuesday, April 2 from 2:45 – 3:45 pm. April 2nd is a student holiday for current FCPS students. We are excited to meet our upcoming Kindergarteners.
Our registrar, Stephanie Kohout, is currently accepting registration paperwork. If you have not been in contact with her, please email snkohout@fcps.edu with your child’s date of birth and your address of residence. Stephanie will respond with the registration details and documents necessary to start the process. Please don’t wait until summer to register your kindergarteners.
UMES PTA
Our next PTA meeting will be on Tuesday, March 19th. More details coming soon!
After School Activities
Go to the After School section on the UMES PTA website for information on the upcoming after-school activities!
More activities coming soon!
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Union Mill Office Hours
Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 4:15 pm
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